Question

The greatest number that will divide 398,436, and 542 leaving 7, 11, and 15 as remainders, respectively, is:

A 7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 17 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Deducting the remainder from the numbers we get, 398 − 7 = 391 436 −11 = 425 542 − 15 = 527 Now, 391 ,425, 527 34, 102 HCF=17

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